Oakley, CA Tornado History — 19 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Oakley, CA had?
Oakley has had 19 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Oakley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Oakley was an Unrated on April 21, 2022.
When is tornado season in Oakley?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Oakley, with 7 on record. April through June account for 10 of the 19 tornadoes on record near Oakley.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Oakley
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Oakley been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Oakley from any of the 19 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Oakley
What the record shows near Oakley
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Oakley, with 7 of the 19 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Oakley record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Oakley, 18 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Oakley is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Oakley is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Oakley has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.